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At HistoryPoints.org we're used to dealing with facts from the distant past, but here we have a rare chance to record an event that happened today. The Albion pub, missed by some Conwy residents after it closed in 2010, reopened today, with its original 1920s features restored to their original appearance by a unique group of four breweries. We're raising a glass by adding The Albion to our HiPoints in Conwy.

We've now launched the HistoryPoints website. Thanks to the guys at the RCA art gallery, Ye Olde Mail Coach, the Malt Loaf and other venues who took part in our test this month.

Wales Coast Path

Wales Coast Path

The Wales Coast Path is the first trail in the world around an entire country's coastline. Officially opened in May 2012, it follows a 1,400km route from near Chester to Chepstow – including a circumnavigation of the island of Anglesey.

You can use HistoryPoints barcodes along the way to learn about the history of the places you pass. We’re also providing explanations of hill and town names – you can even click to hear the pronunciation of some of the trickier Welsh names!

How to follow the HistoryPoints WCP tour:

It’s simple – as long as you keep in mind whether you’re following the path’s clockwise or anti-clockwise direction!

Clockwise = if you were walking all the way from Chepstow to Chester, you’d go clockwise around the Welsh coast. On the North Wales coast, this means going roughly west to east – but with lots of exceptions! We’ve also labelled this direction S-North, meaning South Wales to North Wales.

Anti-clockwise = if you were walking from Chester to Chepstow, you’d be going anti-clockwise around the Welsh coast. We’ve also labelled this direction N-South.

So look for the clockwise and anti-clockwise icons beside the Wales Coast Path logo on HistoryPoints.org – and just click the relevant icon to discover the next HiPoint in the direction you’re walking.